US Bridges

Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N W of San Sebastian · Structure no. 022311

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 125 14.7 KM
CrossesSalada Creek
Location4 KM N W of San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 125
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35398, -67.02459
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 125 14.7 KM over Salada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.